Keith McGavern wrote: >>> From: gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com> >>> Date: Tue Jun 24, 2003 08:11:55 PM US/Central >>> >>> ... any "tricks" or favorite >>> procedures that you like to use for replacing those >>> tiny cord loops that go through some pianos' jacks, >>> and onto the hooked end of a spring... >> >>> Are there substitutes available locally ( deep sea fishing line?) >>> that are as good, or even better? >> > > Don't see why something like wouldn't work. Most of the currently produced deep sea fishing line has some kind of water proofing treatment which doesn't lend itself well to glue. 50 lb test braided Dacron kite string will work, as well as the supply house silk cord (try Pianotek). Tom Cole
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